Principal Software Engineer - Lead Innovation in UK GovTech

Up to £95,000 + Elite Benefits

Remote-First | Just 1 Day Onsite Every Fortnight

SC Clearable | British Only

Lead the Tech Behind Transformation

Are you ready to architect the future of UK government technology?

Join a mission-led engineering powerhouse where your leadership drives digital transformation, strengthens security, and delivers real-world impact. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll shape cloud- platforms, mentor high-performing teams, and steer delivery across critical government programmes.

This is your opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence-while working in a flexible, remote-first culture that values innovation, autonomy, and purpose.

What You'll Be Driving

Architecting scalable, secure, and resilient systems using modern cloud- patterns

Leading technical strategy, Agile delivery, and stakeholder engagement

Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence

Driving innovation across full-stack solutions with real-world impact ️ Your Engineering Toolkit

Frontend:

React.js (Hooks, Context API, Lifecycle)

TypeScript & ES6+

Redux, Cypress, JestBackend:

Java 11+, Spring Boot

RESTful APIs, Microservices

PostgreSQL, KafkaCloud & DevOps:

AWS (EKS, MSK, Opensearch)

CI/CD with Jenkins

Monitoring: CloudWatch, Kibana Why You'll Love It Here

Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the UK, with minimal onsite time

Flexible Hours: Shape your week your way, with TOIL options

Growth-Focused: 5 paid training days per year + career coaching

Tech-Forward Environment: Work with cutting-edge tools across cloud, DevOps, and full-stack

Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture

Rewarding Package: Up to £95K + elite benefits Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British and have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years to be eligible for SC Clearance.

Ready to lead tech that matters?

Apply now and help shape the future of UK GovTech.

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